Whats a Dijon clone?
A clone is a selection of plants that share a common origin or Mother vine. A Mother vine is selected for research because it exhibits some unique characteristic or genetic variation from other similar vines. Cuttings from a mother vine are propagated, grown and grapes are produced to make wine. The resulting wine is evaluated and the clone is characterized by the wine quality. In France, clonal research of grape vines (Vitis Vinifera) began in the 1960s. The purpose behind this research, which continues today, is to identify the specific characteristics of a vine that has genetic variation from other vines of the same variety. This is the definition of a clone. Once a clone is established, it is given a number that uniquely identifies it. Today, there are over 200 known clones of Pinot noir due to genetic variation, more than any other varietal. Thanks to the ongoing research, we are able to distinctly identify and replicate Pinot noir vines that produce more complex and interesting w
